Swords Collection (page 9)

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme de Qualité sur le Theatre de l'Opera, 1687. Creator: Jean de Dieu
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme de Qualite sur le Theatre de l'Opera, 1687

St. Martin Dividing His Cloak (image 1 of 2), c1480. Creator: Martin Schongauer
St. Martin Dividing His Cloak (image 1 of 2), c1480

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme de Qualité en Habit d'Espée, 1683. Creator: Jean de Dieu
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme de Qualite en Habit d'Espee, 1683

Miyamoto Musashi Slashing a Bat, 1867. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Miyamoto Musashi Slashing a Bat, 1867. Series: Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden

Sacrificial Scene, between 1596 and 1674. Creator: Leonard Bramer
Sacrificial Scene, between 1596 and 1674

Allegory of the Hunt, 1563. Creators: Gaspare Osello, Giorgio Ghisi
Allegory of the Hunt, 1563

Costumes de Différents Pays, Morlaque du Canton de Lara, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Morlaque du Canton de Lara, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Morlaque du Canton de Segna, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Morlaque du Canton de Segna, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme Patagon, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme Patagon, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Roi de Congo, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Roi de Congo, c1797

Masterless Samurai, early 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Masterless Samurai, early 19th century

Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme de l'Isle d'Amboine, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme de l'Isle d'Amboine, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme Baschkir, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme Baschkir, c1797

The Hurdy-Gurdy Player, 1616. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Hurdy-Gurdy Player, 1616. From Les Gobbi, plate 15

The Violin Player, 1616. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Violin Player, 1616. From Les Gobbi, plate 12

Man with a Large Belly Adorned with a Row of Buttons, 1616. Creator: Jacques Callot
Man with a Large Belly Adorned with a Row of Buttons, 1616. From Les Gobbi, plate 7

A Duellist with a Sword and a Dagger, 1616. Creator: Jacques Callot
A Duellist with a Sword and a Dagger, 1616. From Les Gobbi

Man About to Pull his Sabre, 1616. Creator: Jacques Callot
Man About to Pull his Sabre, 1616. From Les Gobbi

Costumes de Différents Pays, Gentilhomme du Roÿaume d'Aardra, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Gentilhomme du Royaume d'Aardra, c1797

Entre la guerre et la paix, 1855. Creator: Honore Daumier
Entre la guerre et la paix, 1855. Between war and peace. From periodical: Le Charivari, 29 December 1855

Greed, c1621. Creator: Jacques Callot
Greed, c1621. Series: The Seven Deadly Sins

Le Constitutionnel Napoléonien, 1848. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le Constitutionnel Napoleonien, 1848. Le constitutionnel se mettant heroiquement a la tete du corps Franc recrute rue de Valois et rue de Poitiers pour soutenir la cause du Prince Louis

A Duellist with Two Sabres, 1616. Creator: Jacques Callot
A Duellist with Two Sabres, 1616. Series: Les Gobbi

Man in seventeenth century clothing, c. 1846-c. 1882. Creator: Cornelis Springer
Man in seventeenth century clothing, c. 1846-c. 1882

A Polish Nobleman Standing: Balthasar Bathory de Somlyo, 1583. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
A Polish Nobleman Standing: Balthasar Bathory de Somlyo, 1583

Three Christian Kings, 1567. Creator: Harmen Jansz Muller
Three Christian Kings, 1567. From Nine Heroes

Oedipe chez le Sphinx, 1842. Creator: Honore Daumier
Oedipe chez le Sphinx, 1842. Oedipus and the Sphinx. Ce vilain animal a tete d'antiquaire, Lui dit: Pourquoi, monsieur, ne faut-il pas compter Sur une pyramide

Énée aux enfers, 1842. Creator: Honore Daumier
Enee aux enfers, 1842. Aeneas in Hades. Horreur! il apercoit la femme qui l'adore, Un poignard dans le coeur et les yeux pleins d'emoi; Qui d'un geste charmant que la pudeur decore

Titus Manlius Torquatos, 1586. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Titus Manlius Torquatos, 1586. From The Roman Heroes, pl. 6

Man with sword in historic costume, c.1854-c.1887. Creator: Alexander Ver Huell
Man with sword in historic costume, c.1854-c.1887. The man wears padded hose and jerkin, and a hat with a plume

The Age of Bronze, published 1589. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
The Age of Bronze, published 1589. From Metamorphoses by Ovid, book 1, plate 5

Cossacks on the love path, c.1814-c.1815. Creator: Adrien Pierre François Godefroy the Younger
Cossacks on the love path, c.1814-c.1815. Les Cosaques en Bonne fortune'. Russians meet French women

The Year's End, 1546. Creator: Sebald Beham
The Year's End, 1546. From The Peasant's Feast or the Twelve Months, pl. 7

May and June, between 1546 and 1547. Creator: Sebald Beham
May and June, between 1546 and 1547. From The Peasant's Feast or the Twelve Months, pl. 3

Japanese warriors of the civil wars in the thirteenth century; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Japanese warriors of the civil wars in the thirteenth century; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

The Liberators of Sicily - from a sketch by our special artist, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Liberators of Sicily - from a sketch by our special artist, 1860. Italian revolutionaries, ...in their rough-and-ready uniforms...A cacciatore of the Alps, Garibaldi's guide, Col

David and Goliath, 1540. Creator: Giovanni Battista Scultori
David and Goliath, 1540

Sword of Honour, presented to Marshal M'Mahon, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Sword of Honour, presented to Marshal M'Mahon, 1860. A testimonial, designed by M. Schonewerke, in commemoration of...the Italian victory...On the handle are two draped figures

"The Outrage upon Sir John Coventry", by T.H. Maguire, in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1860. Creator: W
"The Outrage upon Sir John Coventry", by T.H. Maguire, in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1860. Engraving after a painting. Sir John Coventry, who was created a K.B

Abyssinian fusileer; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia... 1875. Creator: Unknown
Abyssinian fusileer; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia, with Reminiscences of Captivity, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Saint Michael Casting Satan into Hell, 1705. Creators: Lorenzo Vaccaro, Francesco Picano
Saint Michael Casting Satan into Hell, 1705

Charles XI (1665-97), King of Sweden, 1676-1697. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Charles XI (1665-97), King of Sweden, 1676-1697

Epilogue, 1874. Creator: Gustaf Cederström
Epilogue, 1874

Mars and Venus (image 1 of 2), 16th century. Creator: Enea Vico
Mars and Venus (image 1 of 2), 16th century

Nata Ragini, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), c1675. Creator: Unknown
Nata Ragini, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), c1675

The Revolution in Naples - Garibaldi at the Shrine of the Virgin of Piedigrotta on the 8th... 1860. Creator: W Thomas
The Revolution in Naples - Garibaldi at the Shrine of the Virgin of Piedigrotta on the 8th September - from a sketch by T. Nast, 1860

Maharao Ram Singh (r. 1827-1866), c1835. Creator: Unknown
Maharao Ram Singh (r. 1827-1866), c1835

Illustration for Ehrenberg's Pocketbook for 1796'. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Ehrenberg's Pocketbook for 1796

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"Swords: A Timeless Symbol of Power and Valor" From the iconic battle cries of "Scotland for Ever" to the heroic charge of the Scots Greys at Waterloo, they have played a pivotal role in shaping history. Whether it was The Light Dragoons from 1790 to 1992 or the gallant warriors donning Ancient Roman costumes, these blades were more than mere weapons – they represented honor and courage. The Staffordshire Regiment, known for their unwavering loyalty, carried swords that embodied their indomitable spirit. And in Down to the Dregs, an artwork capturing life in 1880s England, we catch a glimpse of how they were an integral part of society's fabric. In Paolo Uccello's masterpiece depicting The Battle of San Romano from c1438, we witness the sheer artistry behind wielding a sword amidst chaos. JMW Turner's painting titled The Angel Standing in the Sun showcases not only his mastery but also highlights how swords could be seen as divine instruments. Tsukioka Yoshitoshi's Fudo Myoo Threatening a Novice reminds us that these blades held both power and danger. Arthur Wellesley, better known as Duke of Wellington, exemplified this duality during his leadership from 1814-1815. Herbert Norris' portrayal of Boadicea portrays a Celtic Chieftainess with her sword raised high – symbolizing resistance against oppression. Even playing cards like Goodall & Son Ltd. 's King of Spades recognized the regality associated with these weapons. Lastly, John Pettie's artwork called The Vigil captures a moment frozen in time where soldiers stand guard with swords drawn – ready to defend what they hold dear. Through centuries and across cultures, they have remained steadfast symbols embodying strength and bravery. These timeless artifacts continue to captivate our imagination while reminding us that sometimes it takes more than words alone to shape the course of history.